The NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest had fallen on tough times, with shrinking participation and buzz. A rim-rattling performance by developmental player Mac McClung may have (briefly) restored some of its sizzle, writes sports columnist JasonGay.
For the record, I don’t consider the declining state of All-Star Games to be the greatest dilemma facing planet earth. Candidly, I wouldn’t even put it in the Top 5. As a societal priority, I would put fixing All-Star Games somewhere between edible pickleball rackets and tuxedos for chickens.
That said, we can probably agree that the NBA All-Star Game’s Slam Dunk Contest had reached a dilapidated state. This competition was once a showcase of the NBA’s signature virtuosity—the ability of its players to defy gravity, be creative and introduce new athletic shoes. It featured towering legends of the game like Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, and of course, the beloved 5-foot-6 astronaut from Atlanta, Spud Webb.
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